The Digest:
A major power outage has hit Port Harcourt, Akwa Ibom, and parts of southern Nigeria after the Aba/Itu 132kV transmission line tripped, cutting off electricity supply to millions. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirmed the incident and assured that repair crews are working to restore power.
Key Points:
- The outage occurred in the early hours of Saturday, September 13, due to a line fault.
- Affected areas include Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, and Cross River states.
- TCN maintenance teams are on-site working to resolve the issue.
- This is the second major transmission failure in a week, following a thunderstorm-induced fire on the Otukpo–Nsukka line.
- Previous incidents have resulted in property damage, including burnt buildings and vehicles.
- TCN apologized for the inconvenience and promised swift restoration.
- The recurrence of such failures highlights persistent vulnerabilities in Nigeria’s power infrastructure.
Sources: Vanguard
